Look: Enchanting Blue & Silver Christmas

Exactly 6 hours and 32 minutes until Christmas! Have you decided what makeup look are you going to wear for the Christmas Eve? Not that I'm wearing this kind of makeup later. We're actually spending the Christmas Eve at our house so I won't be putting on any makeup except for brow makeup, of course!

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I decided to stay away from the usual green, red or gold color combinations and make something unique by combining blue and silver. My color inspiration is a silver Christmas tree with blue balls I saw at the mall  several weeks ago. I think the color combination is striking!

I used a warm shade of pink for my lips to match with my blue eyes (NYX SMLC in San Paulo). So festive! I think this look is great for evening events/parties. Now, if you really want to stand out from the crowd or if you are attending a party with futuristic theme, you could easily tweak the look by applying the same silver eye shadow on your lips!

Lipgloss + DollFace Silver Eye Shadow

Lakas maka-outer space!

Vanity ng lola moh

Pink or Silver? Say hello to my sister at the back!

Have a Merry Christmas everyone! Remember, God is the reason for the season!

And the angel said to them, "Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people." - Luke 2:10

God bless!

Comparison: DollFace 88 Palette & ELF 100 Piece Eyeshadow Palette

Isn't it fun to play with eye shadows especially if you have a lot of colors to choose from? Makeup looks are endless! I have a total of 188 colors when I combine my DollFace 88 Color Eyeshadow Palette and ELF 100 Piece Eyeshadow Palette altogether. Isn't 188 too much?

When I posted my review on ELF 100 Piece Eyeshadow Palette, some asked how it is compared to DollFace 88 Color Eyeshadow Palette. I hope I'll be able to answer your questions through this post.

Packaging: Both are made up of plastic. ELF has a clear top while Dollface is all black and shiny. Both have a small mirror inside and dual-ended foam applicators. I prefer Dollface's black packaging as it looks more sleek and professional-looking. (Makeup artist vibe. Chos!) Also, Dollface's is more travel-friendly because it is smaller and sturdier. 

Price: ELF is only 900php with 100 colors while Dollface is 800php with 88 colors. ELF is a bit cheaper, 900php for 100 colors!

Colors, Lasting power: ELF has matte, shimmer and marble finish eyeshadows, more choices! I think the colors in the ELF palette are more wearable compared to Dollface. There are a lot of light colors in Dollface that doesn't show up well on my lids (light blue, light pink). Also, I think the colors in ELF are fairly distributed - just the right amount of browns, pinks blues while DollFace has duplicate colors - looks two different colors in pan but looks similar when swatched (blues, orange, browns)

Pigmentation: Dollface performs better in terms of pigmentation. On the above swatch, I swiped the eyeshadow from the Dollface palette once while ELF is swiped 3 times. Same goes to the photo below. Both are a bit chalky.

Lasting power:  Both can last up to 2-3 hours without primer and 6-8 hours with primer. I see the necessity of using an eye primer prior to application of eyeshadow from both brands for better adhesion, longer staying power and for colors to show up well.

Conclusion:

Both palettes have their pros and cons. I prefer using DollFace for photoshoots as it is easier to bring around. Also, the colors from the DollFace palette are very vibrant and colorful. On the other hand, ELF has a lot more colors to offer. I particularly love the neutrals from the palette - golds & browns! I cannot really answer the question - which is better as it really depends with one's preference of colors. What I can say is both are great for beginners, for those who want to experiment with colors.

Read my individual reviews: DollFace 88 Color Eyeshadow Palette  ELF 100 Piece Eyeshadow Palette 

Is this comparison helpful? Do you have any palette from Dollface? ELF? How do you find them?

Halloween Makeup Collaboration: Iza Calzado (Celebrity Inspired Theme)

Here's the final installment of my Halloween Makeup Collaboration with Jannie of Jannieology, Misha of The Touch of Yellow and Eyah of Eyahnism. Celebrity-Inspired makeup look is our final theme. Don't forget to check out my previous makeup looks for this makeup collaboration! (Animal theme: Black Bunny, Scary doll theme: Walking Dead)

My makeup is inspiration is the beautiful Iza Calazado. I chose a local female celebrity because I think it's a lot easier to achieve.

I'm loving her bronzed makeup look on the Rouge July 2012 issue. It's so simple yet very stunning!

In order to copy Iza's naturally deep-set eyes, I used a warm brown eye shadow on my crease. I used a white and light yellow eye shadow to highlight my brow bone and lids. I made my brows longer and a bit thicker to resemble Iza's makeup look. I also added a wingtip eyeliner and falsies. Pretty simple, right?

I used NYX SMLC in London and Laura Mercier Lip Gloss to achieve Iza's nude lips.

Echuserang froglet. Konting tangos pa ng ilong at ayos ng buhok hahaha.

For the cheeks, I just contoured and added a bronzer. Done!

More vanity...

Sorry for the messy hair. I am too lazy to recreate Iza's big curls.

Products used:

Fanny Serrano Two Way Cake in Organza
Max Factor Translucent Powder in 02
San-san Liquid Matte Foundation in 03
Ever Bilena Eye Pencil in Brown
James Cooper Eyebrow Gel in Frosted Brown
Dollface 88 Color Eyeshadow Palette
Sleek iDivine Storm Palette
ELF Contouring Blush and Bronzing Powder
NYX SMLC in London
Laura Mercier Lipgloss in Sparkle Glaze
Beauty Cosmetics 12 PC Synthetic Brushes
Beauty Cosmetics Face Perfection Brushes

What do you think of this makeup look? I would love to hear your thoughts!

Check out my collaborators posts as well!

Eyah as Lady Gaga

Jannie as Adele 

Mhisha as Nicki Minaj

God bless! 

Love, 

Iya

Halloween Makeup Collaboration: Walking Dead (Scary Doll Theme)

Hey guys! This is the second theme of the Halloween Makeup Collaboration I participated in with Jannie of Jannieology, Eyah of Eyahnism and Mhisha of the Touch of Yellow. Our first theme was animals where I chose to be a black bunny. Read Halloween Makeup Collaboration: Black Bunny. Aren't makeup collabs fun?

Prior to the creation of this look, I watched several makeup tutorials on Youtube on how to create scary doll makeup looks. Makeup looks such as this is not really my expertise that is why I'm quite challenged at the same time excited to try out something new. Here is the outcome! I know, I still have to practice a lot. Look at my uneven brows! I covered my natural brows with concealer and foundation and drew higher brows.

I wanted to be a dead-looking doll hence the bloodshoot eyes, pale skin and heavily contoured cheeks. To make the look a little scarier and gruesome, I added blood! In case you are wondering how I made the blood, I just used a regular chocolate syrup and red food coloring. 

I had fun creating this look because it's like literally playing with makeup! I didn't have to be precise in makeup application. I just played with colors and used whatever I think would suit the look. 

Check out my collaborators posts as well!

Eyah as Scary Doll

Jannie as Creepy Eerie Baby Doll

Mhisha as Ventriloquist Doll

Did I scare you? Sorry for grossing you out! Let me hear your thoughts about this look!

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God bless!

Halloween Makeup Collaboration: Black Bunny (Animal Theme)

I am very excited to share with you another makeup collaboration with fellow beauty bloggers. Jannie of Jannieology, Eyah of Eyahnism, Mhisha of The Touch of Yellow and yours truly have agreed to do a series of Halloween makeup looks. We came up with four different Halloween makeup looks. Animal is our first theme. Stayed tuned for the other three!

I chose to be a black bunny just because I already have these ears. I DIY-ed the bunny ears a year ago for a hat party. I just played with an old pair of black stockings and bendable wires. DIYs are fun!

I focused on the eyes for my bunny look. I did a black and silver smokey eyes which is so easy to do! Winged my eyeliner and added demi-lashes. I wanted to draw a black circle for my nose but the nose of bunnies are Y-shaped. I used WetnWild Think Pink for my lips to compliment my dramatic eye makeup. I used a hot pink eye shadow from my DollFace palette for my cheeks. Yes, eye shadow for my cheeks! 

Do I look like a bunny or a mouse? Hihihi. You be the judge! This look is very appropriate for night-outs, smokey eyes+pale lips. Would you agree? :)

I hope you enjoyed this post as much as I did while creating this look. Can't wait for the next three themes to be unleashed in the following weeks! Collabs are really fun!

Check out my collaborators posts as well!

Jannie as Sexy Cat

Eyah as Funky Fish

Mhisha as Cute Mouse

I would love to hear your thoughts about this look! Drop your comments below! 

God bless!

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DollFace Tutorial: The Ombre Trend

Here's another eye makeup tutorial using my DollFace Palette. Review here..

I've noticed that my DollFace 88 Color Eyeshadow palette has so many greens! I was surprised how these green eyeshadows are so pigmented. Especially the first color, apple green. I used the first and third color from the left and a black eye shadow for this look.

I've changed the format of my tutorial. Instead of individual pictures, I grouped them into four. I think it will be easier this way. What do you think?

1. Apply an eye shadow base/primer for eye shadow colors to appear well. I used a creamy white eyeliner as base.
2. If you want a clean edge, apply a tape. Pat apple green e/s over the lids up to the inner corner.
3. Pat green e/s on the middle area of the lids.
4. Blend outwards. Avoid getting the green e/s on the inner 1/3 of the lids.

5. Pat a little black e/s on the outer corners. Blend inwards. Take note that you only need a LITTLE amount of black e/s. Avoid the middle and inner area of the lids.
6. Remove tape.
7. Apply eyeliner on your upper lash line. I opted for a sexy wing tip! Apply white eyeliner on the waterline.
8. Add falsies!

I also did an ombre lip color to match with my ombre eye shadow. I used a brown Aido lipstick, NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in London and a concealer!

Hope you try out this fun and easy makeup look!
Have you tried any ombre makeup look before? What do you think of this makeup look? Share your thoughts below!

Check out my other DollFace Palette tutorials as well, Purple Dreams and Prom Makeup Look. REview of my DollFace 88 Color Eyeshadow Palette here.

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God bless!
Love,
Iya

Review: Ever Bilena Cheek Blush in Earth

School is finally over! This means, I'll have more time for blogging! I have a lot on my to post folder, this review is one of them. I'll finally be able to share these overdue posts now that I have time.

I have been looking for a good contouring powder that is affordable and this blusher from Ever Bilena caught my eye. I thought that its warm brown shade could pass off as a contouring powder. It has a black matte packaging with clear plastic top and EB's logo.

It comes with a mirror and flat blush brush which I don't bother using. It is soft but it sheds a lot.

Swatches:

It appears bronze when swatched. It gives a slight shimmer too. This blusher can be used as a contour powder for fair-skinned women but not for women with morena skin like me. It's still too light for me. The perfect contour shade is at least two shades darker than your skin tone.

 EB Cheek Blush in Earth's copper shade is shown when compared with DollFace contouring powder which has a true warm brown shade, perfect for contouring!

Also, DollFace contouring powder is matte while EB appears a little shimmery. Even if the product wouldn't pass off as a good contouring powder, it does a great job as a blusher/bronzer! Instant bronzed look! It compliments my morena skin well. The shimmer gives a nice glow on my cheeks as well.

What I like: 

• Pigmented. One swipe is enough to give you a bronzed look!
• Affordable for 165php. You'll get 4g of product.
• Packaging. I love the matte finish of the container. Doesn't look cheap at all. It has a mirror and brush too! The EB logo wears off easily though
• Lasting power. It stays on for 3-4 hours. Not bad.
• Didn't cause me any breakout.
• Availability. You can get one at Ever Bilena counters located at SM Department Stores, Landmark and Watsons

What I don't like:

• Packaging does not look sturdy. The clear plastic top looks easy to break.

Rating:

8/10

For those who prefer bronze blushers over pink ones, this product is for you. It is also very affordable for 165php for the amount of product you'll get. I think it compliments morena-skinned women well.

Where to get:

Ever Bilena counters at SM Department Stores, Landmark and Watsons for 165php

DollFace Tutorial: Prom Makeup Look

Hey guys! I've been MIA the entire weekend because of an out of town trip. I had no stable internet connection.  I'm back with another tutorial using my DollFace 88 Color Eye Shadow Palette. Check out my first tutorial DollFace Palette: Purple Dreams. 

This is a simple makeup look for a high school prom. During our high school prom, we followed a color code where juniors wear pink while seniors wear blue. The dress I'm wearing in the photo is what I wore during my junior prom!  Kasya pa!

Scroll down if you want to see how I achieved the eye makeup!

These are the eye shadows that I used: silver shimmer eye shadow, purple matte eye shadow and black matte eye shadow. I chose a purple eye shadow because I think it compliments my pink dress well. A shimmery silver eye shadow is great for evening occasions, extra sparkly! A little black eye shadow helps in making the look extra dramatic.

I opted for a light pink lipstick for this look because a darker lip color would over power the entire look. Also, this makeup look is for a high school prom. I think a light pink lip color suits the occasion well. I used Ever Bilena's Off Beat Pink and topped it off with Sally Hansen's lip gloss.

You'll end up with something like this! See those shimmers? I love the shimmers on the silver eye shadow! I think shimmery eye shadows are perfect for evening occasions. 

One important thing about prom makeup is the foundation. Since prom is an evening occasion, flash photography is used. Don't use a foundation with SPF as it gives off a white cast. You don't want looking like Casper on your prom photos! Prom happens only twice a lifetime so look your best! 

You know what's my favorite part during my high school prom? Not the dancing but the eating part! <3 Make sure to bring your powder and lipstick for a quick retouch!

That's it for my prom makeup look! What do you think about this look? How did you look during your prom? Do you have any makeup dilemmas during your prom? Share your thoughts! I would love to hear from you!

Have a good day!

God bless!

Love, 

Iya